November 29, 2020 — First Sunday of Advent

38th Online Service during the COVID-19 Pandemic

We have suspended on-site church activities until further notice.
Remember: This crisis is an opportunity for us to be "little Christs".

 
We extend a cordial welcome to each person worshipping with us online. We realize that during this time of separation, it is critical for us to be connected. We hope the service will leave you feeling renewed, fulfilled, and challenged. God bless you all!

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Bob Chvatal

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for today’s service are given by Catherine Gilbert in loving memory of her father, Jack Gilbert.

Special Thanks:

Every Sunday during this period of virtual services due to the pandemic, there are people who work behind the scenes to help make the service meaningful and wonderful for all of us and our online visitors. We thank those unsung heroes of faith—our videographers, video editors, sound editors, and font editors.

Licensing

CCLI License: Account# 3820695
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  Exp date 09/30/20
Streaming License #20116968
  Exp date 03/31/21
Worship Service Video (synopsis below)

Synopsis

  • PRELUDE: "Waiting" by Pepper Choplin — Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, Director. Piano: Kay Deffley. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady.
  • WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
  • ADVENT MEDITATION AND PRAYER: Ensemble
  • LIGHTING OF THE FIRST ADVENT CANDLE: The Candle of Hope
  • HYMN: "Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus"
  • PASTORAL PRAYER: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • THE WITNESS OF MUSIC: Ray Ellis, Director of Music
  • ANTHEM: "I Believe" by Mark Miller — Asbury Memorial Choir [video montage by Ray Ellis, Director of Music]
  • SCRIPTURE: Mark 1:1-15, read by Lynne Allen
  • ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: Rev. Billy Hester
  • SERMON: "Pixies with a Purpose" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • STATEMENT OF BELIEF
  • OFFERTORY: "There's a Song in the Air" — Kay Deffley, piano
  • DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • HYMN: "Believe" sung to the tune of "Give Thanks"
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" led by Cheri Hester
  • POSTLUDE: "This Little Light of Mine" sung by the children of Asbury Memorial
  • TAG: Camera zooms into the 1st Advent Candle; caption "Let Your Light Shine."
Worship Design idea from Worship Design Studio and Dr. Marcia McFee.

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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